U.S. President Trump congratulates Canadian provincial election winners, drawing criticism from analysts

U.S. President Donald Trump drew criticism for congratulating Quebec separatist leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon and British Columbia Conservative Lorne Doerkson on their provincial election victories. Analysts say these wins are not a rebuke of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, whose federal Liberal Party is separate from provincial parties. Trump's posts come amid his trade war with Canada and after his administration accused Canadian politicians of interfering in U.S. midterm elections. Carney rejected the allegations as having no merit. The U.S. Embassy cited comments by Canadian officials and 11 Canadians charged with illegal voting, but did not link them to the government.